By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Rebecca Roberts and Kurt Szarka to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Rebecca began her career as a singer and a dancer for Katherine Jenkins’ Believe: Live from the O2 concert. She started in shorts such as Always at Home and Altered Memories before […]
Jake’s AGT Take – A Familiar Face Returns for Season 21
June 9, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back with its twenty-first search for talent! Last week, host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B held court at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the first set of Judges’ Auditions. For the first time ever, 3 GOLDEN BUZZERS were […]
Jake’s Take EXCLUSIVE: The Berlin Wall. A World Divided
June 8, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s a Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar EXCLUSIVE! Union Station Kansas City welcomed an international exhibition just in time for its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are the hosts of the North American Premiere of The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. Presented by Chase, this exhibition offers […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of June 5, 2026
June 4, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews of Summer 2026! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Live at the Gorge 2023 by the Highwomen In 2023, the Highwomen (Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, […]
Jake’s AGT Take: The Season 21 Premiere Goes Golden
June 2, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s the most wonderful time of the year! America’s Got Talent (AGT) is back for its twenty-first season! Host Terry Crews and judges Simon Cowell (who celebrates ten years at the Judges’ Desk), Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B are looking for the next big act in America! For the […]
Jake’s AGT Take – The 21 Game Changing Auditions
June 1, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com America’s Got Talent (AGT) is celebrating its 21st season. Judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Mel B, alongside host Terry Crews, will return for the 21st search for the million-dollar talent on June 2 on NBC and Peacock. To commemorate the 21st season, Jake’s take with Jacob Elyachar is […]
Jake’s Take Mental Health Awareness Month: Sean Martin
May 21, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar acknowledges Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Mental Health America was established this observance in May 1949 to increase awareness of mental health issues, reduce stigma, celebrate recovery, and provide resources for individuals and communities. I am thrilled to welcome Sean Martin as this year’s MHAM special […]
Jake’s Take’s JAHM: Margarita Lyadova
May 18, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to launch a very special series for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which annually celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. It is a privilege to welcome Margarita Lyadova as the fourth guest on my […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of May 15, 2026
May 14, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Family! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Love is Kind – EP by The Chainsmokers & Oaks Dance pop producers The Chainsmokers reteamed with frequent collaborator Winona Oak (now known as Oaks) for […]
Jake’s Take’s Jewish American Heritage Month – Joanne ‘JBIRD’ Phillips
May 14, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to launch a very special series for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which annually celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. I am honored to welcome my dear friend and mentor, Joanne J-Bird Phillips, […]
